Cost of Living in Etna, CA

With a cost of living index of 84, Etna, CA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 60% below the California state average of 144. Etna is a small community of 701 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Etna's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $854 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $238,400 (22% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Etna is $60,313, which is 20% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Etna. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.3°F, with summers averaging 66°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches spread over roughly 96 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.